Best Time to Visit Indonesia

The best time to visit Indonesia is from April to October. Indonesia is a country located in Southeast Asia between the Pacific and the Indian Ocean. This country is famous in Southeast Asia for travel and tourism. Bali, an island city in Indonesia, is one of the country's most popular places for tourism.

Indonesia is an excellent option if you want a vacation in tropical weather. There are only two main seasons to visit this country: the wet and dry seasons. If you want to know the best time to visit Indonesia, keep scrolling.

As we have already stated, there are two seasons in between which you can plan your vacation to Indonesia, and they are:

Dry Season

• Time Period- April to October
• Temperature Range- 27 to 31 degrees Celsius 
• Average Rainfall- 99-110 mm

During this time of the year the weather is very calm and pleasant, perfect weather where tourists can see all the exciting places in the country. Most people prefer to visit Indonesia during the dry seasons. 

Here are some of the best things that you can do while you are there for a vacation:

1. Take a Bird Park Tour in Bali

2. Attend Waisak Day (or "Buddha Day"), Borobudur in Java

3. Attend the Bali Arts Festival in Denpasar, Bali

4. Immerse in the cultural experience of Muharram

5. Go trekking at Mount Batur Bali

6. Watch the sunrise at Mount Agung in Bali

7. Walk around the fabulous beaches at Bali

8. Take part in Jalan Jaksa Festival in Jakarta

Wet Season

• Time Period- November to March 
• Temperature Range- 25 to 27 degrees Celsius 
• Average Rainfall- 142-211 mm

November to March is the wet season, which means it rains a lot during this season. However, this season has its charm. Certain season-specific events and activities happen during this season. Furthermore, it will be less crowded during this season, and you will get cheaper deals on hotels and tour packages.

Here are some top things that you can do while you are visiting Indonesia during the wet seasons:

1. Experience Pasola in West Sumba

2. Offer your prayers at Kasada Bromo in East Java

3. Go fishing during the Bau Nyale festival at Lombok

4. Watch mock wars at Baliem Valley Festival in Papua

5. Experience Bali Nyepi Day

6. Partake in Toraja Funeral Ceremony

7. Celebrate Galungun in Bali

8. Celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday during Sekaten in Central Java

Peak Season

• Time Period: July to Mid-September 
• Temperature Range: 27 to 28 degrees Celsius 
• Average Rainfall: 40-50 mm 

The peak seasons in Indonesia see a surging crowd of European tourists. This is the time in Europe when their summer holidays begin. Most of these tourists visit places like Bali and Jakarta to get the essence of tropical summer. 

If you are an Indian traveller and want to explore Indonesia in a budget-friendly manner, this time may not be suitable for you. This is because the prices of hotels, restaurants and inns can be incredibly high. You may not be able to get bookings or available rooms at your choice of hotel. 

Due to overcrowding, it will be difficult for you to also click good pictures in the popular areas of sightseeing destinations in Indonesia. This is why you will want to avoid the peak season for visiting Indonesia.

As we have already stated before, the wet season is not very popular in terms of travel and tourism. However, travelling during this time will be very cheap. So if you are not planning or trekking and visiting all the volcanoes in the archipelago, then visiting Indonesia from November to March wouldn't be a bad option. 

If you got married from November to March or are planning your honeymoon trip around these months, then this is the best time to visit Bali for your honeymoon. You will not find much crowd during this time, and the best resorts and villas will be cheap. 

Furthermore, rainfalls in the wet season in Indonesia tend to be short and sharp, and sunny skies soon follow such rains. So if you are planning to visit Indonesia during the rainy season, make sure you carry an umbrella around when you go out to explore the city's beautiful landscape.

December is the perfect time to visit places like Bali, Jakarta and Java. You will be able to witness how they celebrate Christmas and New Year in this Southeast Asian country. 

Furthermore, the beaches in Bali during December are pretty mesmerising to visit. The weather is favourable, and you can laze around on the beaches all day.

Now that you know the cheapest and best time to visit Bali and Indonesia, you need to learn about certain essential things before visiting this hidden gem in Southeast India. Here is the list of things to know:

• Choose the proper Visa and see which one suits you the best. 
• Remember to take off your shoes whenever you visit somebody's house or a religious place.
• Stay up to date with your vacations, and if you miss any, remember to get the required vaccinations before visiting the country. 
• Purchase a local SIM card as soon as you land in Indonesia.
• Download useful apps like Gojek and Grab, which are specific to Indonesia and popular amongst the locals
• Respect the etiquette, religious beliefs and cultures of the locals and your host.
• Do not drink tap water, as even the locals do not consume tap water.

Here are some tips that you can use for travelling in Indonesia:

• Firstly, you should be aware of pickpockets while walking around and exploring the cities.
• Get travel and health insurance as they always come in handy during any international trip. 
• Plan your trips around local festivals and events as you will be able to experience the country’s vibrant cultures.
• Indonesia has some of the most complicated Visa guidelines. So learn and understand the kind of Visa that you need to apply for before travelling to this country. 
• Prepare a budget, so you don't fall short of funds while exploring the country.

In Indonesia, the official language is Bahasa Indonesia, but in Bali, most people speak Balinese, so let us learn some phrases in both these languages:

Bahasa Indonesia

• Hello (informal)- Halo
• Good Morning- Selamat pagi
• Good Day (only used between 10 am to 12 pm)- Selamat siang
• Good Afternoon- Selamat sore
• Good Evening- Selamat malam
• Thank You- Terima kasih
• How Are You?- Apa kabar? Or Bagaimana kabarnya
• I am good- Saya baik-baik
• Asking the speaker back how are you?- Bagaimana dengan anda? or Kamu gimana
• See You- Sampai Jumpa
• Yes- Iani
• No- Tidak

Most people know how to speak English in Indonesia, but when you are travelling around and maybe need to take local transport or buy some food from the street vendors, it would be best to know these phrases. Furthermore, if you are respectful and use these phrases properly in front of your Indonesian and Balinese friends, you will be able to impress them.

Hopefully, you are now aware of the best time to visit Indonesia, so start planning your travel itinerary immediately! But before you book your tickets and apply for your travel visa, remember to buy good travel  insurance. This will help you cover additional expenses if you fall sick while travelling or need to cancel your flight tickets.